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I visited this hotel many times 10 years ago and am very happy to say that Paradise Road have really enhanced what was a fantastic experience before! The addition of the swimming pool and the improvement of the food and rooms make this an unforgettable place. The Manager and staff were VERY attentive and helpful. The rooms are really beautiful and ours had a huge balcony with views to the sea. The train to Colombo runs at the bottom of the garden which always provides interesting visions of local people on their way to work. The food was really good...can recommend the black pork curry, which is a Paradise Road favourite of mine! And the seafood platter was both ultra fresh and reasonably priced! Spoil yourself with a visit to this wonderful place!

Room Tip: All of the rooms are excellent!

Stayed: October 2013, travelled as a couple

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Ask R D about Paradise Road The Villa Bentota

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This hotel was recommended to me by the owner - odd that! However, he grossly undersold its charm and elegance.

The grounds are simply amazing, far superior and larger than the grounds of much larger hotels in the area, plenty of private space if you are a couple.

The pool is large enough for all guests to cool down in. There is plenty of shade area around the gardens for when it gets too hot.

The food was simply amazing, a dish of devilled prawns cooked to my liking, extra devil! The staff are similar to those at the Tintagel in Colombo, very helpful, courteous and helpful.

I stayed down the road recently with a H&J all inclusive package which was more expensive, this is a far superior, exclusive retreat that offers exceptional value for money for the more discerning guests. It's not an all inclusive race for a buffet, it's a luxurious, quiet example of a fantastic villa on the coast.

If you are a couple or looking for a romantic getaway, this is an ideal place for a secluded romantic break on your travels.

The suites are absolutely huge and well furnished. I thought there had been a mistake in the booking for the price paid for the room. The balcony is also large and private. I've uploaded some pictures to give you an idea of what to expect for your break.

Next time I go back with my partner, I'll be requesting the same room. The A/C kept the large space more than cool enough.

The hotel is a little off the beaten track but a short tuk tuk ride and you are in the heart of Bentota.

The rail road does run the contour of the coast so most hotels are close to the passing trains. These trains do sound their horns occasionally to keep people safe so don't let this put you off. The sound of the waves crashing on the beach make more noise.

Do give it a try, you won't be disappointed.

Stayed: November 2013, travelled on business

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Ask Adrian P about Paradise Road The Villa Bentota

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We had a great two nights here in November '13. The hotel is a wonderful old property, beautifully modernised. We had a suite, which was enormous and had a stunning view of the ocean. Staff were outstanding, food of very good quality. The sense of being treated as a guest in the true meaning of the word was apparent throughout, one of the virtues of such a small property. Others have remarked on the noise from the railway line and, yes, it is very close and, yes, we were woken early by it the first morning but by the second we noticed it much less and wouldn't let it put us off staying there again.

Stayed: November 2013, travelled as a couple

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Ask gls408 about Paradise Road The Villa Bentota

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I stayed here with my 2 year old daughter and husband during our recent trip to Sri Lanka and I can't stop thinking about going back. The hotel property is serene, beautiful and well appointed. It feels like you are living in your own colonial bungalow! This is a truly a must stay to those whom are Geoffrey Bawa fans.

Check in: It was extremely smooth and easy. We were greeted by big smiles and seeing that we had a 2 year old, they didn't hold us up. Cold towels were offered which was a welcome relief from the heat!

Ambience: The hotel grounds are well kept and the colonial buildings are beautiful. There are plenty of open air rooms for reading, comfy couches and little courtyards which gives the hotel a cosy, homely feel. It's very peaceful in the day, with the hotel staff always attentive but not imposing.

Beach: The nearby beach was a little too rough for swimming but it's still just a stone's throw away from a nice morning run or afternoon play on the sands.

Rooms: The rooms are spacious and well decorated. The air con isn't very cold though but that was alright. Our room (executive suit) opened out into the lawn and had a beautiful sitting area for playing and reading. The bathroom was large and had plenty of room for the 3 of us.

Wifi: Unfortunately, the wifi was a little unreliable while we were there.

Food: The food was so heavenly! It really was the best thing about the hotel! We had the Jaggery Sundae EVERYDAY! Everything was delicious and they were able to make us suitable food for our daughter. Breakfast was always a delight an it soon became very difficult to choose what to eat because everything was so tasty.

Service: Wonderful, attentive staff that are not too imposing. On one night, there was a power trip in our room and the staff rushed to us to try and fix it even though it was late at night.

Altogether it was a wonderful stay, a quiet little boutique gem that is perfect for relaxing.

Room Tip: Pick the rooms on the ground floor.

Stayed: June 2013, travelled with family

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Ask Helloelizabethtan about Paradise Road The Villa Bentota

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Stayed at this lovely boutique property for two nights in Oct 2013. We were put up in the executive suite, which was quite an experience. The hotel interiors are tastefully done, with a lot of attention to detail. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food was very tasty, although the menu could be more elaborate.

Room Tip: The suites are very spacious. We stayed at suite 7. highly recommended.

Stayed: October 2013, travelled as a couple

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Ask PMukewar about Paradise Road The Villa Bentota

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Only stopped in for lunch which was outstanding with a great mix of local dishes and international dishes for the kids. Had a look round - ideal for couples, not so good for kids as a quiet location. Beautiful quiet beach a 50m walk over a very quiet railway line. There is a small shop which had high quality gifts at very good prices. Service was understated but first rate. Lots of quiet shady places to read a book or relax. When we were there in October only appeared to be a handful of guests so the ideal place to chill out

Stayed: October 2013, travelled with family

Ask WillTBR about Paradise Road The Villa Bentota

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What a delight staying in this amazing old mansion. We lashed out and stayed in a suite and it was such a pleasure. We were pampered by the staff but there were very few guests for them to service as it was not "season" time. The beach was not at its best but was still nice to dip into in the mornings. The pool more than made up for this. The manicured grounds and artistic alcoves made it a constant pleasure to the senses. The food was pricey, but of a really high standard. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The bathroom was luxurious. However, the TV had some technical issues but we hardly used it anyway. Also, despite being told there were only a few trains a day, there actually were quite a few, up to 20 on one of the days, but its not really a problem although you need to be alert when crossing the tracks to get to the beach.

Room Tip: The suites are really worth it if you can afford to pay a bit more.

Stayed: October 2013, travelled as a couple

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Ask Eddie M about Paradise Road The Villa Bentota

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The Villa Bentota is a unique and private beach-side hotel; Paradise Road's newest property located 2 hours south of Colombo. Offering 15 individually designed rooms and suites with all modern amenities and services, The Villa Bentota is located in the Mohotti Walauwa which was Geoffrey Bawa's first boutique hotel in Sri Lanka. Refurbished and extended with incredible sensitivity to the original design, Shanth Fernando has created yet another masterpiece to give those who stay in the city at Tintagel a new special resort option in true Paradise Road style. With sprawling coconut palm-dressed lawns opening to the sea, two swimming pools, a restaurant, The Villa Café open to all passers-by and a Paradise Road gift store, The Villa Shop and an art gallery, The Villa Gallery, The Villa Bentota is a must-stop for all those traveling down the southern coast of Sri Lanka....more less

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